The fast-spreading omicron variant has been detected in Harris County but not yet in Austin. Local health leaders, though, say it’s likely here as well.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 hospital admissions has sunk below 15, putting Austin-Travis County in the Stage 2 range. But health officials say there's still substantial spread of disease.